Recent Reports

Schwinn Deluxe Racer

Location

Residence
2935 W. Logan Blvd.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 7:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vintage bike - 1958 Schwinn Deluxe Racer - two different color grips - one black, off brand, one cream vintage marked "Schwinn." The bike had a new Sturmy-Archer shift on the right side of the handlebars; no rear reflector on the rear fender; one of the pedals was missing some rubber.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Was in garage with other bikes.
Incident Description: 
Left the house for 30 minutes - one bike was in the courtyard (locked secured gated). When I returned the bike that had been in the courtyard was in the rear alley and the bike that had been in the garage was gone.

2008 KHS XC Comp

Location

Art Institute
Michigan Ave at Adams St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
don't know
Size: 
18"
Color: 
Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition. frame has a couple of dents.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2.5 hours

Giant Boulder

Location

452 W Aldine
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 13, 2014 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Men's size. 26"
Color: 
Silver and Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The bike itself is in perfect condition. It is probably 5 years old, so it's a bit dirty, but other than that, the breaks work great. The front break is slightly loose when pulled. There is no water bottle holder. The gears are in perfect condition and they are the style where there are type triggers and nothing you twist.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 days total. I had literally used it the day before
Incident Description: 
I used my bike on the afternoon of June 13 2014 and locked it after use. I locked it in in my apartment building's secure and locked parking area under the building. The bike was locked to a very large parking space cinder block that could not be moved by hand and the lock was strung through the frame and back tire. I went to use the bike the afternoon of the 14th of June, 2014 and the bike was gone. The lock had been cut and left at the scene.

Schwinn World Sport

Location

Logan Square
Spaulding Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 11:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
27" wheels
Color: 
Grey with Orange and Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Yellow handlebar tape and Yellow and Orange reflective tape all over the bike. Low profile fenders. One front brake.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12hrs

Giant Cypress

Location

4553 N Magnolia
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
CB2K3041
Size: 
MED
Color: 
GRAY
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
One year old almost new condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Was stored there overnight (stolen between 7:30-10:45am)
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from garage in my building 4553 N Magnolia between the hours of 7:45-10:45am on Saturday, June 14, 2014. The bike was unlocked on a bike rack above my car's assigned parking spots.

Olympic sport

Location

Residence
2233 n spaulding ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 10:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hrs

Raleigh Rapide

Location

1904 W Winnemac Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 6, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown - Inherited from father
Size: 
22"
Color: 
Red-Maroon
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
The frame was an early 1980s Raleigh Rapide, the wheels were brand new clincher 27" with gumwall tires, new tektro brakes and brake levers,fizik black saddle, FSA Vero single ring crank front suntour back. The bike had a partial license sticker on the bottom frame that is green from my father licensing it in Minnesota, should mention MN on the sticker.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
This bike and a motobecane mixte (seperate report) were locked together through the front wheel and frame with a kryptonite cable lock and padlock to the bike rack with ten other bikes in the courtyard of my building. Between 11PM and 630AM someone stole both bike and took the lock, they also stole a ancient blue metal bike pump i had zip tied months prior to the bike rack. No other bikes were stolen than the two listed here.

Schwinn Mountain Bike

Location

Residence
3240 N. Southport Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Normal
Color: 
Purpleish-Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Grey seat, "Mike's Shop" sticker on frame

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the back yard, resting against the first level porch. There is a gate to enter the backyard. I went outside around 8:30pm to find my bike was gone.

Ross Mountain Bike (mid-90s)

Location

home
826 e 52nd St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
great condition. gold rims. child seat on back. missing one grip.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
bike was behind a locked iron fence
Incident Description: 
Bike was sitting behind a locked iron fence (6 ft). The thief jumped the fence and threw the bike over the top of the fence, then jumped back over the fence and rode away.

Trek Gary Fisher HiFi+

Location

Home
878 Campbell Ave.
Calumet City , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 11, 2014 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTO183G1251F
Size: 
Medium 17.5" 29er
Color: 
Grey/Black White Fork
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition. Gold stanchions on white Fox fork. Full Suspension.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 Days

Gary Fisher Gritty

Location

1101 W. Pratt Blvd. Apt. 3w
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 10:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
gray clear coat
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
newish clear coated no paint colour

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Stolen off third floor back porch

Raleigh Revenio

Location

albany park
4245 n drake
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
u125k18645
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
sliver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, slight rip in bar tape repaired with black electrical tape

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
left in my garage overnight, accidentally left the door unlocked, someone took this bike and antoher expensive mountain bike

cannondale flash

Location

974 w. cuyler
974 w. cuyler
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
L
Color: 
white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
brand new. New serfas tires. locking nuts on tires. front and back lights.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 months
Incident Description: 
a Hispanic man with a larger build and long hair wearing a flannel jacket was seen taking the bike. The local store keepers say they see him often and he always has new bikes for sale.

Gitane Grand Sport Deluxe 10 speed

Location

Apartment building
2814 w chicago ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 9, 2014 - 11:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition considering its age. Minor rust. Luggage rack attached. Original tires and vets gel seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Three weeks
Incident Description: 
Sometime late Monday June 9 or early Tuesday June 10 someone got into our gated parking area, cut my bike lock, and took my bike. The gate is very high so I have no idea how one would get into the area let alone get a bicycle over it. Our parking faces an alley. The bike was in a back corner behind my husbands vehicle so I assume it was taken by someone who frequently travels down the alley and had an eye on my bike. This bike was my mother in laws wedding gift 40 years ago so it has a lot of sentimental value and I just want to see it back safe!

2008 Jamis sputnik with BLUE handlebar tape

Location

Bucktown
2001 N Western Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 1, 2014 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
Black with grey writing
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike had light blue handlebar tape. I was absolutely the only person with this bike with light blueish handlebar tape, as seen in pic. If found or located, please notify me.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
Was lost near bucktown/logan square, around armitage and western or fullerton and damen. If found, please contact me.

1980's Ciocc Track Bike

Location

1255 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 5:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Baby Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sugino 75 crank. Blue phil wood hubs on the wheels. White rims. No brakes and it is not drilled for brakes. Blue handlebar wrap. Leather brooks seat. Tufo tire on the front and a Continental Gatorskin on the back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike under the viaduct at the Rogers Park metra station in the morning on my commute to work. When I returned the bike and lock were both gone. No damage to the bike rack. It was a very large and heavy lock that can't be cut with bolt cutters. I have no clue how they could have gotten through it.

Raleigh Frame Custom SS (parts theft: fork, brake levers & handlebars)

Location

3000 N Sheridan
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 9, 2014 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Serial No.: 
n/a
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
On the night of 6/9, some piece of s*** stole the fork, handlebars, and brake levers off my custom built single-speed bike. It was an FSA Compact Omega handlebars, Forte stem, Tektro crosstop handlebars and regular road-type levers. The bike was parked in Lakeview, near Sheridan and Diversey, in a parking lot of a condo building. The bike was locked w/ a U-lock and cables around the tires. They didn't mess w/ the lock, they didn't take the wheels, just the fork and the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One night
Incident Description: 
On the night of 6/9, I had my custom built single speed bike locked up in the outside parking lot of a condo building in Lakeview, near Diversey and Sheridan. Some piece of s*** stole the fork, handlebars, and brake levers off the bike. It was FSA Compact Omega handlebars, Forte stem, Tektro crosstop handlebars and regular Tektro road-type levers. The bike was locked w/ a U-lock and cables around the tires. They didn't mess w/ the lock, they didn't take the wheels, just the fork and the handlebars.

Specialized Langster Las Vegas Edition

Location

Wood and Cortland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 8, 2014 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Color: 
Matte Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black Sticker with Text

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours

2008 Cannondale Capo Fixed Gear

Location

Outside Apartment
1025 N Dakin
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 8, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Chery Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has black electrical tape around most of the top tube. Its got white forks and on the front of the bike there is a small bird sticker. The handlebars I have on it are BMX style with blue rubber grips. The rims are golden and the seat is red.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
This was taken right outside 1025 N Dakin street in Wrigleyville.

Specialized Crossroads

Location

Logan Square Library
3030 W Fullerton
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 9, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
M1E123392
Size: 
19in full adult size
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition with a silver bike rack on back

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Locked bike to bike rack near door of Logan Square Library around 4:45 pm. When I came out of the library, the bike and lock were gone.